SSVF Outreach Specialist – Atlantic & Cape May Counties

Main Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach efforts for the SSVF Program including but not limited to: networking with community organizations to identify Veterans who are currently experiencing homelessness or those Veteran households at risk of becoming homeless;
• Participate with community continuum of care homeless programs.
• Develop a schedule to visit VA clinics, local hospitals, homeless shelters, Code Blue shelters, meeting places, community service agencies, any place that homeless and at-risk Veteran families could be identified.
• Develop program presentations for community outreach events.
• Screen potential participants for program eligibility as determined by the VA.
• Provide Veteran families with referrals and/or contact information for community resources as needed.
• Assist Veteran in obtaining documentation needed for eligibility screening and enrollment in the SSVF Program.
• Complete all appropriate reporting in HMIS and other systems as required.
• Complete other duties as needed and requested.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of entitlement programs and program regulations, federal, state and community resources and expertise in navigating these resources.
• Commitment to the mission of Catholic Charities.
• Must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Personal transportation required.
• Workable knowledge of office software, especially Microsoft Word and Excel, other data management software.
• Willingness to learn about military culture.
• Possess and routinely apply analytical skills.
• Ability to write clearly and proficiently for completion of documentation.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in social work or human services or 5-10 years related experience working with homeless individuals and families.
• Working with veterans is a plus.

Benefits

• We offer a benefits package that includes Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance, along with a Defined Contribution Plan for retirement savings.
• Employees are also covered by Life Insurance, Supplemental Life Insurance, and Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Additional protections include Accident & Critical Illness Insurance and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• To support work-life balance, we provide Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, and Sick & Personal Time.

Pay

Pay range: $41,500 to $43,500